Job Description:

The Clinical Nutrition Supervisor reports to the clinical nutrition and/or department manager and has accountability for registered dietitian and clinical diet tech caregivers within a clinical department. The Clinical Nutrition Supervisor actively oversees the operations and provision of clinical nutrition care by the team. The Clinical Nutrition Supervisor works closely with the clinical nutrition and/or department manager to implement system standards, define department goals and workflows, and support frontline caregiver competency. This role is expected to provide some direct patient care.

Posting Details

• Shift: Day shift 8-hour days x5 days per week (3 shifts in direct patient care, 2 shifts designated to working on supervisory tasks), including rotating coverage for weekends/holidays/on-call. 
• Full Time 40 hrs/weekly

Scope

• This role has direct reporting responsibility for a team of registered dietitians and clinical diet techs within a facility department and is accountable for the day-to-day operations of that team.  A designated portion of this role is spent in providing direct patient care (at least 1 shift per week on average).

Job Essentials

• Provides and coordinates the delivery of evidence-based nutrition care through effectively managing time, supplies, and resources within the team.
• Supports and enforces department policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and professional licensure.
• Leads team contributions to Intermountain Fundamentals of Care (e.g. safety, quality, patient experience, etc.)
• Serves as an expert clinical resource for registered dietitians, clinical diet tech, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Problem solves and addresses complaints or concerns promptly and escalates appropriately.
• Responsible for performance, competency, training, and development of clinical expertise within direct reports.
• Assists clinical nutrition and/or department manager in decisions related to department staffing.
• Assists clinical nutrition and/or department manager is setting department strategy, goals, KPIs, and action plans.

Minimum Qualifications (based on other Intermountain Clinical Nutrition job descriptions)

• Bachelors in dietetics, nutrition, or nutrition related field. Education must be obtained through an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.  
• Certified Dietitian or Licensed Dietitian obtained within two months of hire in the state of practice is required.
• Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Successful completion of an approved Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) program
• Three years of clinical nutrition experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current medical nutrition therapy.
• Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet, e-mail, and scheduling applications.
• Experience in a role requiring effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Minimum Qualifications (alternative to above that is less dependent on education/years of experience

• Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Certified Dietitian or Licensed Dietitian obtained within two months of hire in the state of practice is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the field of Clinical Nutrition.
• Experience leading or mentoring others.
• Experience in a role requiring effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Commission of Dietetics recognized specialty certification (e.g. CSP, CSR, CNSC, CDCES)
•  Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or other related professional associations / organizations.
• Previous formal leadership or supervisory experience.

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate supplies and equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location:

Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital

Work City:

Billings

Work State:

Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$37.46 - $57.80

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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